HomeMy WebLinkAboutr 10442 modifying water rate structure & water service ratesRESOLUTION NO. 10442 (2013 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO MODIFYING THE \ilATER
RATE STRUCTURE AND \ilATER SERVICE RATES
\ryHEREAS, it is the policy of the City of San Luis Obispo to review enterprise fund fees
and rates on an ongoing basis and to adjust them as required to ensure that they remain equitable
and adequate to fully cover the cost of providing services; and
WHEREAS, a comprehensive analysis of Water Fund operating, capifal, and debt
service needs has been performed for fiscal years 2013-15 through20lT-18; and
WHEREAS, this comprehensive analysis has been revised based on updated revenue and
expenditure information; and
WHEREAS, the Council has reviewed the water service rates necessary to meet system
operating, capital and debt service requirements; and
WHEREAS, the Council desires to modify the existing water rate structure to a water
rate structure, which includes a base rate plus a two tier variable water rate for all customers; and
\ryHEREAS, a public hearing was properly noticed and held on June 12,2013; and
WHEREAS, a majority protest, as contemplated by Article XIII D of the California
Constitution, was not received by the conclusion of the public hearing.
NO\ry, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo as follows:
SECTIONl. Resolution No. 10271 (2011 Series) is hereby rescinded, effective 11:59
p.m, June 30,2013.
SECTION 2, The modified water structure and rates set forth in Exhibit "A" are hereby
adopted, establishing water rates effective July l, 2013 and July 1,2074.
SECTION 3. The water system access charges for emergency purposes, such as fire
protection, are increased from $50.84 per month to $54.65 per month, effective July 1 ,2013 and
557 .66 effective July I ,2014 to reflect the increase in water rates.
Upon motion of Vice Mayor Smith, seconded by Council Member Ashbaugh, and on the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Member Ashbaugh, Vice Mayor Smith and Mayor Marx
NOES: Council Member Carpenter
ABSENT: None
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The foregoing resolution was adopted this 12th day of June 2013
ATTE,ST:
Grimes
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Dietrick
City Attorney
an Marx
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MONTHLY WATER SERVICE RATES
I unit: 100 Cubic Feet:748 gallons of water
For service to customers outside the City, the water rates are two times the "in-City" rate.
Recycled water charges are 90%o ofpotable water charges.
EXHIBIT A
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Base fee (minimum charge)
Volume Charges
0-8 units
9+ units
$6.56 per unit
$8.20 per unit
$5.00
$6.92 per unit
$8.65 per unit
$5.28